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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,998.80, 235,152.60 and 139,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,998.80, 235,152.60 and 139,488.40 is: 208,925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,998.80 : 235,152.60 = 139,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,998.80/235,152.60 = 139,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,998.80x = 235,152.60 × 139,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,998.80x = 32,801,059,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801,059,929.84/156,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,925.55

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